www.washingtontimes.com Topics: The Arizona Republichttp://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/the-arizona-republic/?utm_medium=RSSwww.washingtontimes.com Topics: The Arizona Republicen-usWed, 29 Jul 2015 09:57:58 -0400Phoenix man accused of beheading wife and hacking off own arm in 'horrific scene'http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jul/29/phoenix-man-accused-of-beheading-wife-and-hacking-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>A Phoenix man with a history of mental illness is accused of beheading his wife, mutilating her two dogs, hacking off his own forearm and plucking out his eyeball.</p> <p>Police said the man's wife, Trina Heisch, 49, who also had suffered from mental illness, was beheaded in the apartment and ...Maria StainerWed, 29 Jul 2015 09:57:58 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jul/29/phoenix-man-accused-of-beheading-wife-and-hacking-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSReport finds Gilbert Fire Dept. ethics violationshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/29/report-finds-gilbert-fire-dept-ethics-violations/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHOENIX (AP) - An investigation into alleged sick-leave abuse found evidence that Gilbert firefighters used town time and resources to work for an outside fire district.</p> <p> The Arizona Republic reports (http://bit.ly/1ozszT0 ) town officials on Wednesday released the first of two reports into an anonymous complaint that Gilbert ...Thu, 29 May 2014 17:47:28 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/29/report-finds-gilbert-fire-dept-ethics-violations/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSMesa High School yearbook criticized for spreadhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/20/mesa-high-school-yearbook-criticized-for-spread/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHOENIX (AP) - Mesa High School administrators have come under fire after the school yearbook published a two-page spread devoted to teen parents.</p> <p> The Arizona Republic (http://bit.ly/1ngPC0V ) reports that parents called in to complain about the spread in the 255-page yearbook. The spread, titled "I'm working a ...Tue, 20 May 2014 16:51:12 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/20/mesa-high-school-yearbook-criticized-for-spread/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSNew Phoenix drive-through promises 'hot' coffeehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/17/new-phoenix-drive-through-promises-hot-coffee/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHOENIX (AP) - Phoenix residents can now get a little eye candy with their coffee.</p> <p> A drive-thru coffee shop where the female baristas are clad in nothing but bikinis opened Saturday in a mid-town Phoenix neighborhood.</p> <p> Bikini Beans Espresso serves iced and hot coffee, smoothies, shakes and ...Sat, 17 May 2014 16:53:24 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/17/new-phoenix-drive-through-promises-hot-coffee/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSPhoenix taking survey of post-WWII homeshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/17/phoenix-taking-survey-of-post-wwii-homes/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHOENIX (AP) - The Phoenix Historic Preservation Office is conducting a post-WWII property survey to identify homes and neighborhoods for the city's historical register.</p> <p> Historic preservation officer Elizabeth Wilson told the Arizona Republic (http://goo.gl/DyaLYD) that the survey, which is in its beginning stages, will look at data gathered ...Sat, 17 May 2014 05:02:13 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/17/phoenix-taking-survey-of-post-wwii-homes/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSASU expels fraternity for alcohol violationshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/11/asu-expels-fraternity-for-alcohol-violations/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Arizona State University has expelled a longtime fraternity in light of recent alcohol violations.</p> <p> The Arizona Republic reports (http://bit.ly/1iA3y1L) that university officials issued a letter this week to Sigma Chi, revoking the chapter's recognition.</p> <p> According to the letter, all chapter functions and operations ...Sun, 11 May 2014 06:11:28 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/11/asu-expels-fraternity-for-alcohol-violations/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSArizona children pay more under health lawhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/11/arizona-children-pay-more-under-health-law/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHOENIX (AP) - The families of 14,000 Arizona children who lost health coverage earlier this year are likely paying more for fewer benefits under the Affordable Care Act, according to newly released study.</p> <p> The study by Georgetown University and the Children's Action Alliance, which came out Thursday, indicates ...Sun, 11 May 2014 17:32:51 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/11/arizona-children-pay-more-under-health-law/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSPhoenix police: 1 dead in wreck while drag racinghttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/10/phoenix-police-1-dead-in-wreck-while-drag-racing/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHOENIX (AP) - Phoenix police say a fatal accident involving four vehicles appears to be the result of drag racing.</p> <p> The Arizona Republic reports (http://bit.ly/1iC5Ly3) that one person is dead after two cars were drag racing Friday night near the Phoenix-Tempe border.</p> <p> Sgt. Trent Crump says a ...Sat, 10 May 2014 13:26:38 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/10/phoenix-police-1-dead-in-wreck-while-drag-racing/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSPlanned gas pipeline to Mexico stirs controversyhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/5/planned-gas-pipeline-to-mexico-stirs-controversy/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHOENIX (AP) - A proposed route for a southern Arizona pipeline to take natural gas to Mexico is being criticized as damaging to the desert environment and opening a new route for smugglers and immigrants illegally entering the country.</p> <p> The planned 60-mile-long pipeline through the Altar Valley would ...Mon, 05 May 2014 17:04:20 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/5/planned-gas-pipeline-to-mexico-stirs-controversy/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSFewer ID thefts being cited at Arizona gas pumpshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/4/fewer-id-thefts-being-cited-at-arizona-gas-pumps/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHOENIX (AP) - New training has helped stave off identity thieves at gas stations across Arizona, state regulators said Sunday.</p> <p> The Arizona Department of Weights & Measures says inspectors at fuel stations are adding "skimmer check" to their list of duties, the Arizona Republic reported (http://bit.ly/1s7pqsL).</p> <p> "The ...Sun, 04 May 2014 15:27:27 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/4/fewer-id-thefts-being-cited-at-arizona-gas-pumps/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSGoldwater statue sparks artists' feudhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/3/goldwater-statue-sparks-artists-feud/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHOENIX (AP) - A statue of the late U.S. Sen. Barry Goldwater that will eventually move to the U.S. Capitol is at the center of an artists' feud.</p> <p> Robert Sutz, a Scottsdale artist, has accused the statue's creator of using one of his pieces for the project without ...Sat, 03 May 2014 15:32:13 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/3/goldwater-statue-sparks-artists-feud/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSLawsuit filed over MCCCD security breachhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/2/lawsuit-filed-over-mcccd-security-breach/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHOENIX (AP) - A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Maricopa County Community College District over a computer security breach last year.</p> <p> The Arizona Republic (http://bit.ly/R8ZZd7) reports the breach exposed the personal information of more than 2.4 million people.</p> <p> It was was discovered in April 2013. ...Fri, 02 May 2014 18:00:01 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/2/lawsuit-filed-over-mcccd-security-breach/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSFormer Arizona DPS officer loses his certificationhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/1/former-arizona-dps-officer-loses-his-certification/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHOENIX (AP) - A former Arizona Department of Public Safety officer has lost his authority to work in law enforcement following a Prescott bar fight in December 2012.</p> <p> The Arizona Republic reports (http://bit.ly/1hYev1a) the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board revoked Bryce Bigelow's certification last month. The ...Thu, 01 May 2014 19:06:56 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/1/former-arizona-dps-officer-loses-his-certification/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSStaff: Arizona child welfare head knew of problemshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/1/workers-say-arizona-cps-chief-knew-of-problems/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHOENIX (AP) - Several employees testified that the director who supervised Arizona child welfare workers knew about uninvestigated child abuse cases back in 2011, the Arizona Republic reported (http://ow.ly/wnb5u) Thursday.</p> <p> At least four workers said that Clarence Carter was informed about thousands of reports of child abuse and ...Thu, 01 May 2014 18:03:04 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/1/workers-say-arizona-cps-chief-knew-of-problems/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSPhoenix reviewing shootings by police officershttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/1/phoenix-reviewing-shootings-by-police-officers/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHOENIX (AP) - Phoenix started reviewing five years of data on shootings by police officers in hopes of learning what can be done better and avoiding potential legal trouble with the federal government.</p> <p> The Police Department will study factors and situations that lead to violent confrontations, Police Chief ...Thu, 01 May 2014 16:47:54 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/1/phoenix-reviewing-shootings-by-police-officers/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSClinic opens as Phoenix VA deals with allegationshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/26/new-va-clinic-in-gilbert-to-serve-14000-vets/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> GILBERT, Ariz. (AP) - A new Phoenix-area clinic that is expected to serve thousands veterans opened Saturday as local VA officials face allegations of negligence.</p> <p> The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' new "super clinic" in Gilbert launched earlier this month but had a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Arizona Republic ...Sat, 26 Apr 2014 20:03:27 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/26/new-va-clinic-in-gilbert-to-serve-14000-vets/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSBody of girl, 10, pulled from Phoenix-area lakehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/20/girl-10-presumed-drowned-in-phoenix-area-lake/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHOENIX (AP) - Authorities say the body of a 10-year-old girl has been recovered from a lake northeast of Phoenix.</p> <p> Maricopa County sheriff's officials told The Arizona Republic (http://bit.ly/1mq59vP ) that three cousins under the age of 15 were in Saguaro Lake on Saturday afternoon when the raft ...Sun, 20 Apr 2014 20:40:18 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/20/girl-10-presumed-drowned-in-phoenix-area-lake/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSSome Arizona lawmakers fail to list free tripshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/12/some-arizona-lawmakers-fail-to-list-free-trips/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHOENIX (AP) - Several Arizona lawmakers failed to disclose free trips made last year as required by state law, spotlighting the difficulty in enforcing guidelines on the issue.</p> <p> A review of annual reports shows at least nine legislators left off free trips to countries such as Israel and ...Sat, 12 Apr 2014 13:51:45 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/12/some-arizona-lawmakers-fail-to-list-free-trips/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSWater treatment plant near Sky Harbor evacuatedhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/9/water-treatment-plant-near-sky-harbor-evacuated/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHOENIX (AP) - Phoenix firefighters and a hazardous materials crew are working to cool an overheated tank that almost caused an explosion at a water treatment plant near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.</p> <p> The Arizona Republic reports (http://bit.ly/1e9lrc3) that firefighters were called to Summit Chemical Specialty shortly before ...Wed, 09 Apr 2014 02:00:57 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/9/water-treatment-plant-near-sky-harbor-evacuated/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSPhoenix area hopes to host future Final Fourhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/7/phoenix-area-hopes-to-host-future-final-four/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHOENIX (AP) - The Phoenix metropolitan area is one of eight finalists to host a future men's Final Four, with the NCAA expected to make the decision in November.</p> <p> The Arizona Republic reports (http://bit.ly/1hTpHMc) that a contingent of Arizona movers and shakers has been in the Dallas area ...Mon, 07 Apr 2014 16:16:02 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/7/phoenix-area-hopes-to-host-future-final-four/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS